A once prosperous relationship has deteriorated. Jimmy Butler and the Heat will be relieved when the split is official.

Lou Williams did see where Butler was coming from with his demand, emphasizing that both sides were likely miserable at this point with no clear path forward. The former guard also explained how rival teams aren’t going to jump at the chance to help Miami’s perplexing situation, so Butler could be stuck where he is.

No matter where you look, the NBA's top story remains the Jimmy Butler saga in Miami as he's now received an indefinite suspension from the franchise with a tra